I’m keef — a filmmaker, writer, and a creative director working to tell stories and create experiences for brands, networks, agencies, and institutions that both educate and inspire. A common thread in my work is to celebrate humanity through a vivid lens that favors minimalism, searching for the extraordinary within the ordinary. I believe that great work is made with an open sense of curiosity, trust, intuition, and a fondness for collaboration.
My directing journey began in New York City at The School of Visual Arts where I studied filmmaking. After being introduced to commercial making while at Ridley Scott & Associates, I went on to lead teams on design, animation, and FX at firms including HUSH, BigStar, Tröllback + Company, and Brand New School.
I’m the creator and director of Made by Hand, a short film series that focused on great design, craftsmanship, and the maker spirit. Made by Hand screened at the SXSW Film Festival and was featured in dozens of publications; for that body of work, I was featured in Creative Review’s selection of next wave filmmakers for the web. I’ve since directed campaigns around the world for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, crossing borders and language barriers to bring globally powerful stories to life.
When not working, I can usually be found training in Muay Thai, making music, or dreaming up new projects. If you’d like to collaborate, drop a line.
Recognition
SXSW Film Festival
Cannes Festival
Vimeo Staff Picks
Ciclope Festival
Adweek
Creative Review
Fast Company
Transmediale Berlin
Creativity
Shoot
AIGA
Esquire
Vogue
Core 77
Hypebeast
Dwell
GQ
LA Times
New York Magazine
Seattle Design Festival
Selected Clients
A&E
Airwick
Cisco
Carlton United Breweries
Casa Noble
CNN
Coca-Cola
Colgate
Facebook
Hilton
Jacob’s Creek
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
RAM
TD Ameritrade
Tiffany & Company
Whole Foods
Selected Agencies
BBDO
Cramer Kresselt
Cummins & Partners
DDB
Deutsch
Droga5
GSD&M
Havas
Instrument
The Martin Agency
Ogilvy
Saatchi & Saatchi
VMLY&R